Common use of Disciplinary Options Clause in Contracts

Disciplinary Options. 16.2.1 When problems arise in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, the District will make reasonable attempts to assist the employee in correcting those problems. Should discipline be warranted, such discipline shall be administered progressively, beginning with a measure appropriate to the severity of the infraction. 16.2.2 While employee(s) may be given a verbal counseling or issued a note of counseling, such counseling, whether verbal or written, shall not be considered disciplinary action. The District may use notes of counseling to document perceived deficiencies in performance that are not deserving of formal discipline. Such counseling memoranda should not be used to document specific incidents of misconduct, but only to remind employee(s) of District policies and the expectation that such policies will be met by the employee(s). Such counseling memoranda will be retained for two (2) years and does not have to be referenced in the employee(s) performance evaluation. Employee(s) will not be allowed to appeal a counseling memorandum, but will be afforded rebuttal rights pursuant to Government Code Section 3306.